Moving to Fiji from Tanzania

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tanzania to Fiji? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Tanzania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TZ
$119
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
FJ
8.1

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TZ
36.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
FJ
1.6t

Tanzania performs better than Fiji across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TZ
2.2
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
FJ
0.3%

Fiji performs significantly better than Tanzania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TZ
2.6%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
FJ
$13,600

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Tanzania leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TZ
70.2 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
FJ
10.1

Fiji performs significantly better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

Data: Tanzania Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dodoma Rain: 23.9 in/yr (607 mm)
84° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Suva
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Dodoma Suva
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tanzania and Fiji. To live, work, or study long-term in Fiji, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Fiji's immigration authority.

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Tanzania passport holders can enter Fiji without a visa.
Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Fiji passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Fiji?

Connectivity is usually fine (Fiji: 2.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Fiji offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Fiji safe for expats?

Fiji performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Fiji, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Tanzania?

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ FJ
Population 63,852,892 943,737
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages English, Swahili English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +255 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911